Chad Pecknold, an expert on political theology, delves into the essence of politics in human nature, the impact of political identities on societal divisions, and the importance of embracing our true political nature for the common good. He discusses the teachings of St. Augustine's City of God, emphasizing the distinction between the city of man and the city of God, and highlighting the role of the church in upholding societal well-being. Pecknold advocates for redirecting societal aims towards more perfect goals and purifying political conversations, while exploring the influence of geographical size and attachment to land in political concepts.